Kuala Lumpur repeat their last two years victory and by doing so they create history by winning it three time in a row ( 2010, 2011 and 2012). Second to fourth place is won by Terengganu (2nd) , Johor (3rd) and Sarawak (4th).

The playing hall

15 teams took part in this annual Malaysian civil service chess team event. Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Labuan did not participate this year but Kedah and Sabah made a comeback after so many years.

This year edition miss two senior players - Lim Kian Hwa (Sarawak) and former World Police Chess Champion - Ismail Ahmad. Both have retired from civil service. Lim Kian Hwa reach his compulsory retirement age last year while Ismail Ahmad recently choose optional retirement to concentrate on his chess career. All the best to both chess lovers!

Amri Ibni Hajar (Kedah)

The tournament format is every team consist of maximum 6 players ( 4 + 2 reserve) and the time control is 45 minutes per player .

This team events is
held in four days. The first day is the preliminary
stage where teams were divide into three groups ( A,B,C). Top two team
of each groups plus two teams which is the best 3rd placing among the
groups proceed to the winner's pools while the rest play in the Loser's pool.